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Lesson 14

Justification, God’s Mercy, and Grace

Justification cleanses us of sin and communicates God’s righteousness to us, making us inwardly just.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Beatitudes Conscience & Virtue Grace Great Commandmentl Dignity of Life Ten Commandments Virtue
Essential Lessons

Day 2 & 3

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Justification
    :
    The transformation of the sinner (all of us) from a state of unrighteousness to a state of holiness with God. It is an act done by God that requires our free participation with His grace. We are justified by the Sacrament of Baptism, which makes us children of God. Our justification, or salvation, is won for us by Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and by His Resurrection.
  • Mercy
    :
    Compassion, kindness, and forgiveness shown to others. God has infinite mercy for us. Jesus taught us to show mercy to others.
  • Grace
    :
    The free and undeserved gift of God’s life within us. The Sacraments are efficacious signs of God’s grace. (1131, 2021, 2023)
  • Merit
    :
    To deserve or be worthy of something; to earn. Our justification, or salvation, was earned for us by Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and by His Resurrection. We are not deserving or worthy of our own salvation, nor can we earn the grace of God. They are free gifts given to us by God who loves us unconditionally.
  • Sanctify
    :
    To make holy.

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